Constituency Served

rural children, school drop-outs, children with learning difficulties, 5-14 years

Details of Work

The Sita School is a small, non-formal school that provides creative and purposeful education. It caters to children who have been marginalised by mainstream schooling for a variety of reasons. It has 56 students from nearby villages ranging in age from 5-14 years. Owing to the wide range in age and ability, the school has a flexible structure in order to accommodate the individual needs of each child. Learning is largely based on the child's environment and experience rather than on any standardised texts. A number of practical activities are encouraged including stitching, clay work, printing and gardening. Creative expression through art and drama forms an important part of the children's learning. The school also has a small screen printing workshop that enables its students to contribute towards their children.